Brazil is having a tough time of issues in South American World Cup qualifying. It is fifth out of 10 groups within the area after eight video games of play, shouldering a 3-4-1 report, and it is already eight factors behind Argentina in first.
It hoped to get its qualification journey again on observe this week when it confronted Paraguay, historically one of many area’s poorest performers, on Tuesday in Asuncion. However as a substitute of the grand resurgence it hoped for, Brazil discovered itself on the mistaken finish of a 1-0 loss, chastened by a marvel strike from an unlikely younger Paraguayan participant.
That participant was Diego Gomez of Inter Miami, one among MLS’s most fascinating new signings. His progress within the league over the 2024 season proves that Miami is extra than simply the Fab 4 of Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez, Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba: It is devoted to sourcing, creating and highlighting younger gamers from everywhere in the world, too.